Strawberry Quinoa Salad

A healthy, filling salad tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, creating the perfect blend of flavors!

From the sweet strawberries to the fresh avocado to the crumbled goat cheese, this salad is packed with all sorts of goodies. And with the tangy, sweet balsamic vinaigrette, the flavor combination with the strawberries is absolute perfection!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 2 cup strawberries, halved
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup pecan halves
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 teaspoons or more, to taste Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. To make vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
2. To assemble salad, place spinach in a large bowl; top with strawberries, avocado, quinoa, pecans and goat cheese. Pour dressing on top of salad and gently toss to combine.
3. Serve immediately.

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